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Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nationwide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers.

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		The Purple Heart is the only decoration that attests--without question--to the bearer having been in combat and one that an individual can not be recommended for...

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Chapter Adjutant Terry Anderson is congratulated by Dept. Cmmdr. Mark Browne for being appointed as VAVS at Sioux Falls VA Hospital.

David Srock our national service officer presented a Bronze Star and Purple Heart to George Benedict of Winona. George is now
a member of our Winona chapter 5555. Pictured from left to right: David Scrok, George and new commander of chapter 5555 Steven LaValley. There was several family members and chapter members on hand to celebrate George’s award and Purple Heart

Chapter 7451 being sworn in and officers installed on Sunday February 2th at the American Legion in Rochester

The Veteran Hospital parking lot will loose 233 spots effective April 1st due to the new parking ramp. Recommend you arrive a lil’ earlier for parking spot.

The department commander handed out yet another $1,000 donation to VMAC St. Cloud.

VA Hospital Parking Map

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New Stolen Valor Bill Signed into Law

A move by Wisconsin lawmakers to curtail and strip disabled veterans of property tax credit benefits. (Read On)

The White House says President Barack Obama has signed a bill making it a crime to lie about receiving a military medal. The Stolen Valor Act cleared both chambers of Congress last month. The White House says Obama signed it Monday.That could include those who claim medals in order to receive veterans benefits, land a government contract or get a job reserved for veterans .Violators could face up to a year in prison.

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		The original badge awarded by General George Washington. History of the Purple Heart


	The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.


		If you have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal all you do is fill out the document by clicking on gif. to right and mail it in with copy of DD214 or document of discharge.

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Special Notice: If you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW,
call this toll-free number 1-800-273-8255, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran.
All calls are confidential. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline.


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